🛕 Gorioč Monastery
Kosovo · Europe · 42.78°N, 20.50°E
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The Gorioč Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Kosovo, being a metohion (dependency) of the Visoki Dečani Monastery. By tradition it was founded in 14. c by Serbian King Stefan Dečanski, as a gift to St. Nicholas for the healing. Gorioč Monastery is situated on Bela Stena, near Istok. Around Monastery church dedicated to St. Nicholas, there are dormitories for nuns and guests as well as bell tower, small economic buildings and fishpond.It depends on the eparchy of Ras-Prizren and appears on the list of cultural monuments of exceptional importance of the Republic of Serbia. The convent complex includes a church, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, a bell tower and the monks' refectory.
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Quick facts
| Country | Kosovo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 42.78°N, 20.50°E · view on map |
Gorioč Monastery is located in Kosovo, in Europe.
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